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Temmis Family History

Temmis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kemmis, Timmis, Remis, Temme, Terris, Tennis, Ermis, Temkin, Hemmes

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Where is the Temmis family from?

You can see how Temmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Temmis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Temmis families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Temmis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Temmis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Temmis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Temmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Temmis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Temmis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Temmis. For the veterans among your Temmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Temmis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Temmis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Temmis

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